QB-depleted Packers sign Flynn, look at Skelton

Nov. 11, 2013
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Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback John Skelton (9) throws a pass in a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on Aug. 17, 2013. / Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports

by Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports

by Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports

Flynn, who served as backup quarterback in Green Bay from 2008-2011, signed with the team Monday, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

The Packers also plan to work out John Skelton, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team doesn't announce visits.

Flynn "looked good" in his workout, coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the day.

Skelton, 25, has been out of work since an eight-day stint with the San Francisco 49ers last month. He played in 20 games (17 starts) in three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, throwing for 15 touchdowns with 25 interceptions, and spent training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals.

McCarthy said Monday that Aaron Rodgers remains "a couple weeks" away in his recovery from a broken collarbone but there is no firm date for the Pro Bowl quarterback's return.

In Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Packers started veteran backup Seneca Wallace, who suffered a groin injury on the opening series and was replaced by Scott Tolzien.

McCarthy reiterated Monday he was impressed by Tolzien's performance, which came four days after the quarterback been promoted from the practice squad. Tolzien, 26, will start Week 11 against the New York Giants.

The identity of Tolzien's backup remains to be determined, though McCarthy did say Wallace could have reentered in the loss to the Eagles - he just couldn't move well.